Infancy is the

period from birth

through the
completion of the 12th

Trust vs. Mistrust

INFANCY Oral sensory

(1-3 YEARS OLD)

Hope
 It takes place during
early childhood and is
focused on children
developing a greater
sense of personal control.

Autonomy vs. Doubt

EARLY STAGE Will

(1-3 YRS OLD)

Anal
 During this stage,
children begin to assert
their power and control
over the world through
directing play and other

Initiative vs. Guilt

PRESCHOOL Purpose

(3-5 YRS OLD)

Phallic
 During this time period observable
differences in height, weight, and build of
children may be prominent. The language
skills of children continue to grow and
many behavior changes occur as they try
to find their place among their peers. Industriousness
vs.
Inferiority

SCHOOL AGE Competence

(6 TO 11 YRS OLD)

Latency
 During this stage,
adolescents explore
their independence and
develop a sense of self.

Identity vs. Confusion

Adolescence Genital

(12-18 YRS OLD)

Fidelity
 The major conflict at this stage of
life centers on forming intimate,
loving relationships with other people.
Success at this stage leads to fulfilling
relationships. Struggling at this stage,
on the other hand, can result in
feelings of loneliness and isolation. Intimacy
vs.
Isolation

Young Adulthood Love

(18 to 35 years)

Relationships
 During this time, adults strive to
create or nurture things that will
outlast them; often by parenting
children or contributing to positive
changes that benefit other people.
Contributing to society and doing
things to benefit future generations
are important needs at the
generativity versus stagnation stage Generativity
of development.
vs.
Stagnation

Middle Adulthood Care

(35 to 55 years)

Work &
Parenthood
 It is during this time that we
contemplate our accomplishments
and can develop integrity if we see
ourselves as leading a successful life.
 Ego vs. Despair

MATURITY Wisdom

(55+ YRS OLD)

Reflection on Life